A simple question, a difficult answer...

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

Your favourite British band making music today...who are they?

Let's not include bands who no longer function (sorry New Order lovers), solo artists, duos (but trios and above are OK) or boybands/girlbands who 'only' sing and dance. I'm being deliberately rockist in this respect as I'm curious as to how much people here go for the traditional band dynamic. I can think of only about 5 or 6 active acts from the UK I like and listen to and I'm not sure I really love any of them. I still think it matters!

My answer: Hot Chip. I don't think they're very good live (altho some do) but I like their ideas generally and I suppose I can relate to them as people pretty well which is often a plus for reasons that should be obvious ('that could be me without massive lifestyle change' etc.). Something is definitely missing from their 'sound' that would make it truly awesome but 'My Piano' is ace.

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[lockedintheatti.livejournal.com]

Depeche Mode, although mainly based on their live shows these days as their recent new stuff hasn't been all that great.

Other than that, I adored both Delays albums (and they're great live) although they've been dropped now and not sure if they are still active. Maximo Park are the only current UK indie band who I enjoy both live and on record.

[poptasticuk.livejournal.com]

Delays got a new deal and have a new single next month! They are my favourite British band followed by The Feeling, unless I've forgotten anyone.